(This story was updated at 12:20 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, with additional statements from Mike Abatti, IID, and others.) Imperial... Read More
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A massive E. coli outbreak in romaine lettuce in 2018 linked to five deaths and more than 200 illnesses has... Read More
On Tuesday, March 23, National Agriculture Day, we celebrate and promote American agriculture. While we encourage you to eat a healthy salad and enjoy a heaping side of fresh vegetables, we also want you to consider the main dish … BEEF. A popular fact about the Imperial Valley that you... Read More
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Kay Day Pricola stepped down from her role as executive director of the Imperial Valley Vegetable Growers Association and the... Read More
The Imperial County Farm Bureau is seeking a new executive director following the resignation of current Executive Director Brea Mohamed.... Read More
There was little discussion as the Imperial County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to rescind permits for expansion of a Heber-based feedlot on Tuesday, March 2. It was a far cry from the nearly hour-and-a-half discussion that took place when the project was approved in August. El Toro Exports, which... Read More
WESTMORLAND — This time of year it’s a common sight to see social media blossoming with photos of locals surrounded... Read More
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IMPERIAL — Nearly 230 youngsters from around the Imperial Valley got their time in a show ring Thursday, Feb. 25,... Read More
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HOLTVILLE — A local three-year research project to determine whether drip-irrigation systems can help reduce the incidences of downy mildew in organic spinach is showing “promising results.” The groundbreaking study is being conducted at the University of California Cooperative Extension and led by Aliasghar Montazar, UCCE irrigation and water management... Read More
With Valentine’s Day celebrations approaching, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and agriculture specialists working at U.S. ports of entry... Read More